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Nearly 4m records of enslaved people in 20 former British colonies now searchable online

Nearly 4 million records of enslaved people in 20 former British colonies now searchable online.

By · Published September 24, 2026  01:31 UTC · Updated September 24, 2026  01:31 UTC

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Nearly four million records of slaves in the British Empire are now searchable online, according to The Guardian. This database, which includes information on enslaved people in 20 former British colonies, was first reported by The Guardian on September 22, 2026. The Register of British Slave Traders, which contains these records, was created by the University of Edinburgh and the University of Liverpool.

The database is now searchable online, allowing researchers and the general public to access this information. The Register of British Slave Traders does not add up, according to History Reclaimed, which questioned the accuracy of the database. The Register of British Slave Traders was created to provide a comprehensive record of the British Empire's slave-trading past.

The documentary explores the history of the slave trade in Britain and its ongoing impact on society. The Register of British Slave Traders provides a valuable resource for researchers and the general public to learn about the history of the slave trade in Britain and its impact on society.

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What is the Register of British Slave Traders?

The Register of British Slave Traders is a database containing information on enslaved people in 20 former British colonies.

Who created the Register of British Slave Traders?

The Register of British Slave Traders was created by the University of Edinburgh and the University of Liverpool.

What is the purpose of the Register of British Slave Traders?

The Register of British Slave Traders was created to provide a comprehensive record of the British Empire's slave-trading past.

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